Section I: Outdoor Swimming Pool; Section Ii: Barrier Locations - Coleman Power Steel 90481E Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Swimming Pool

Section I: Outdoor swimming pool

An outdoor swimming pool, including an inground, aboveground, or onground pool, hot tub, or spa, should be provided with a barrier which
complies with the following:
• The top of the barrier should be at least 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier should be 4 inches measured on the side of the barrier which faces
away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground
level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum
vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier should be 4 inches.
• Openings in the barrier should not allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere.
• Solid barriers, which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stone wall, should not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal
construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
• Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than
45 inches, the horizontal members should be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members should not
exceed 1¾ inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts, spacing within the cutouts should not exceed 1¾ inches in width.
• Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or
more, spacing between vertical members should not exceed 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts, spacing within the cutouts should not
exceed 1¾ inches in width.
• Maximum mesh size for chain link fences should not exceed 1¾ inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the
bottom which reduce the openings to no more than 1¾ inches.
• Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members should be
no more than 1¾ inches.
• Access gates to the pool should comply with Section I, Paragraphs 1 through 7, and should be equipped to accommodate a locking device.
Pedestrian access gates should open outward, away from the pool, and should be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than
pedestrian access gates should have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than
54 inches from the bottom of the gate, (a) the release mechanism should be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches below the top of
the gate and (b) the gate and barrier should have no opening greater than ½ inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
• Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, one of the following should apply:
(a) All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall should be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning when the door
and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm should sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within 7 seconds after the door is
opened. Alarms should meet the requirements of UL2017 General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, Section 77. The alarm should
have a minimum sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet and the sound of the alarm should be distinctive from other household sounds,
such as smoke alarms, telephones, and door bells. The alarm should automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm should be equipped
with manual means, such as touchpads or switches, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening of the door from either direction.
Such deactivation should last for no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation touchpads or switches should be located at least 54 inches above
the threshold of the door.
(b) The pool should be equipped with a power safety cover which complies with ASTM F1346-91 listed below.
(c) Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices, are acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is
not less than the protection afforded by (a) or (b) described above.
• Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access
is a ladder or steps, then (a) the ladder to the pool or steps should be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or (b) the
ladder or steps should be surrounded by a barrier which meets Section I, Paragraphs 1 through 9. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked,
or removed, any opening created should not allow the passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere.

Section II: Barrier Locations

Barriers should be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
• Only for outdoor use.
• Teach your children to swim.
• Never dive, jump, or slide into the pool.
• Adult supervision is always required.
• Parents should learn CPR.
• Never swim alone.
• Keep all electrical radios, speakers and other appliances away from the
swimming pool.
• When you touch the filter, pump, or electrical parts, be sure the ground
under your feet is "Bone Dry".
• All electrical outlets should have a GFCI and connections should be a
minimum of 5 feet (1.52 m) from the outside perimeter of the wall of the
pool. From 5–10 feet (1.52–3.05 m), there should be either a fixed
connection (outlet box) or twistlock connection with a GFCI.
• Connect power cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
• Keep all breakable objects out of the pool area.
• Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not mix. Never allow anyone to swim, dive or slide under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or filter on a deck. The pump or filter could fall into the water, causing severe shock or
electrocution. Do not install on a deck or other surface at, above, or slightly below the top rail of the pool.
• Do not use the pool during severe weather conditions, i.e. electrical storms, tornadoes, etc.
• Be aware of overhead power lines when vacuuming your pool or using a telescoping pole.
• Do not allow diving, climbing, sitting, or standing on the top rails of the pools.
• Do not allow roughhousing and horseplay.
• Do not engage in extended breath holding activities underwater; you may black out and drown.
• Install a pool ladder(s) or staircase for entry and exit from the pool.
• Keep deck clean and clear of objects that may create a tripping hazard.
• Check regularly for signs of wear or loose bolts that could make the deck unsafe.
• Instruct pool users about the proper use of all pool ladder(s) and staircases.
• Face ladder going up or down.
• Allow only one person at a time on the ladder.
• Check all nuts and bolts regularly to ensure that the ladder stays sturdy.
• Remove or secure the ladder to prevent entry to pool when not in use.
• Please contact pool site dealer or manufacturer for additional safety signs if deemed necessary.
• For pool service, select a certified pool professional.
NO DIVING!
Shallow water.
You can be permanently injured.
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WARNING
PREVENT
DROWNING
Watch children at all times.